No. Salt marshes are not a new drink being served at the Eldridge.
Salt marshes are a environment between land and salty waters. They provide support to animals and are often surrounded by dense plant life. The salt marshes of Jamaica Bay offer prime habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife. Most of the waters and marshes have been protected since 1972 as part of the Gateway National Recreation Area. Salt marshes are an important part of the ecosystem, providing food and shelter for all different types of animals.
Along with the many other problems in New York. Jamaica Bay has a big one to add to the list.
It's slowly degrading away.
Losing approximately 40 acres of marsh a year, it's hard to pinpoint the exact reason. The biggest reason may be the pollution spilling over from the four city sewage plants that surround the bay. Another may be global warming.
While bay guardians continue to try and advocate for the matter, it still continues to happen. Salt marshes offer value to the larger ecosystem and act as a crucial barrier to inland communities in cases of extreme weather and storms. In addition, wetlands are natural water purifiers.
New York City smells, let's not deny it. The amount of garbage that lines the street doesn't exactly make one want to take a big whiff. But if we can't even maintain our natural habitats, what's the next thing that's going to start to stink?
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